This was 10.6 percent lower than the state average of 31.4 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 8,424.
81 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Donaldsonville for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 922 | 19 |
| Regular high school diploma | 1,681 | 34.6 |
| GED or alternative credential | 354 | 7.3 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 359 | 7.4 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 530 | 10.9 |
| Associate's degree | 367 | 7.6 |
| Bachelor's degree | 520 | 10.7 |
| Master's degree | 75 | 1.5 |
| Professional school degree | 47 | 1 |
| Doctorate degree | 0 | 0 |
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